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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 269.25 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 269.25 and 135.94 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 269.25 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/269.25 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 269.25 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 36,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601.85/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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